EBU takes decisive step to deliver 24/7 live news leveraging LiveU ecosystem

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has embarked on a project to deliver 24/7 live news content through its Eurovision News Exchange, supported primarily by IP-based contribution and hybrid distribution.

The mission-critical News Exchange, which was previously operated on a satellite-only system, will rely on LiveU Matrix for delivery of its members’ live signals throughout Europe and beyond.

The project connects more than 60 public service newsrooms in Europe and globally with the LiveU Reliable Transport protocol, equipped with Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) capabilities. 

In addition, 15 members of the Eurovision News Exchange are undergoing a phased rollout of LiveU Ingest for cloud recording and shared content workflows across both primary and backup channels.

Emilio San Pedro, Head of Eurovision News Exchange, EBU, said, “The project marks a decisive step for the broadcasting industry, as major public service media embrace cloud-based IP workflows for faster, more sustainable and cost-efficient live news delivery. 

“LiveU’s Matrix platform enables us to connect Europe’s leading broadcasters better than ever and ensure seamless, future-proof live news delivery for audiences everywhere.”

LiveU’s Matrix IP distribution platform sits at the heart of this transformation, enabling contribution and distribution of live news content among members and ad hoc sharing with other sources.

The solution integrates 125 LiveU transceivers deployed at member premises, with Dual Active (active/active) redundancy ensuring that two parallel stream, via cloud and transceiver, guarantee uninterrupted service in each location. This premium layer of Dual Active reliability enhances Matrix’s capability to serve as a primary distribution system complement to backup satellite distribution.

Deployment began earlier this year and LiveU Matrix has already been used for major news events, such as the Papal Conclave. It will be completed in January 2026, when the EBU plans to gradually phase out its satellite contribution workflow and transition to a hybrid distribution and IP-based contribution.